excavation
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Dinnis, who directed the initial digs and will lead the new excavation project, said he was optimistic about what they would uncover.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Because the true scale of the debris remained hidden underground, the price was nearly impossible to forecast until excavation revealed what was underneath, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
The remaining $36.6 million was used on sitework such as clearing, grading, excavation and utility installation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
The archaeologist who took part in the excavation is more cautious.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
We know all this from the tangible remains of Neolithic settlements that have been uncovered by excavation.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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